ae 6, EGGS IN LITERATURE. 
EGGS IN LITERATURE. 
Speculative Philosopher : 
Whether first the egg, or the hen ? 
Tell me, I pray, ye learned men. 
First Scribe : 
The hen was first, or whence the egg ? 
Give us no more of your doubts, I beg. 
Second Scribe : 
The egg was first, or whence the hen ? 
Tell me how it came or when. 
This question which has been deemed worthy 
of discussion by many writers may have been 
the Sphinx’s riddle. 
The origin of our domestic fowls is so ancient 
that it seems probable that they have always 
been companions and comforts of mankind. 
is certain that they were known and esteemed 
in India, Persia and Egypt, centuries ago. 
Among writers of all ages, the egg has been 
a favorite illustration. 
